Draft:Kris Brownlee
Kris Brownlee (born July 9, 1978) is an American smooth jazz saxophonist and music producer.
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| Background information | |
| Born | July 9, 1978 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States |
| Genres | Smooth jazz, urban jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, guitar |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Megawave Records |
| Website | krisbrownlee |
Biography
Kris Brownlee was born July 9, 1978 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He started playing classical alto saxophone in 4th grade. Brownlee attended Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he performed in the concert and jazz bands. He later graduated from Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana with two Bachelor's degrees in 2000. One in music performance and the other in psychology.[1]
After college Kris co-founded his smooth jazz, funk group, The Grooveside.[1] Under the Grooveside, Kris released two albums, Bitten by the Jazz Bug in 2001 and Gettin' Down in 2006.[2] The Grooveside became his alias for the next 11 years until he signed with Megawave Records in 2012, after which he started using and promoting his music under his own name, Kris Brownlee. [3] His debut album under Megawave Records, Sincerely Yours, released in 2013, features 4 songs that were produced by Grammy Award Winning Producer, Michael Broening. Other special guests on the album include guitarist, Jay Soto, Argentine vocalist, Gabriela Anders, and female trumpeter, Cindy Bradley.[4][5]
Brownlee performs regularly in the United States at venues and festivals including Elkhart Jazz Festival[5], Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Scottish Rite Auditorium, Murat Center, Nugget Casino and Resort and has had the opportunity to take his talents overseas to play in Jamaica.
In 2013, Kris was featured on WANE-TV in Fort Wayne, IN. Also in that year, Kris opened up for the legendary smooth jazz/fusion group, The Rippingtons.[6]
Discography
| Album | Release Date |
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| Sincerely Yours[4] | February 19, 2013 |
| Album | Release Date |
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| Bitten by the Jazz Bug[7] | 2001 |
| Bigfoot soundtrack (Ego Trip)[7] | 2004 |
| Carpe Jazzum compilation CD (In my Room)[7] | 2004 |
| Gettin' Down[7] | December 2006 |
| Album | Release Date |
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| The Truth in Jazz Volume 1 | 2004 |
References
- ^ a b "Saxophonist fits music into busy life" (PDF). Ink News.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Kris Brownlee - National Recording Artist". Kris Brownlee - National Recording Artist. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ "Fort Wayne native signs music contract" (PDF). Grooveside Music Productions.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b "Sincerely Yours Release Notes". www.megawavemusic.com. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ a b "Kris Brownlee - Elkhart Jazz Festival". elkhartjazzfestival.com. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ "The Rippingtons @ Niswonger Performing Arts Ctr". Smooth Jazz Buzz. 2012-12-30. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
- ^ a b c d "Kris Brownlee - National Recording Artist". Kris Brownlee - National Recording Artist. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
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